Decisions: A Dunham+Company Podcast

Each of us face difficult challenges in life, and those challenges can often become debilitating. Listen in as Jonathan Pitts interviews national radio journalist and news anchor from Cameroon, Hilda Bih Muluh, as she shares her story of resilience and strength in the midst of her own personal challenges.    Hilda unpacks her journey of living beyond her disabilities and life with muscular dystrop...

Organizations go through different phases of growth, but not every phase requires the same type of leadership to experience success. In this episode, popular podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof and Trent Dunham discuss three different kinds of leadership that are necessary for three very distinct phases of organizational growth. Listen today to discover if your leadership lines up with...

In an age when new ideas, trends, and innovations can alter the world overnight, a strong foundation of faith can be the guiding light. In an insightful conversation, Terry Brisbane, the lead pastor of Cornerstone in San Francisco, joins the Decisions Podcast to offer a unique antidote to the most urgent spiritual and cultural ailments of our time. Brisbane is the author of The Faith Code . His ne...

Did you know that God commands His people to remember over 500 times? To understand the Bible is to see "remembering” as a central theme in the unfolding of all of scripture. A command that continually points God 's people back again and again to His unfailing promises. Jarrett Stephens, the Senior Pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston since January of 2021, joins the podcast to shar...

How is it that some leaders win brilliantly and repeatedly, while others struggle to reach their full potential? Over a decade, Robert Jordan set out to answer this question, interviewing thousands of leaders, learning first-hand what separated the rockstars from the rest. Based on research with thousands of leaders and companies, he wrote Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style fo...

Many of us are exhausted from dreaming big and chasing the extraordinary lives we long for. But when we try embracing the everyday and find meaning in the mundane, we fear we're settling for a boring life. Are we missing something? Kelly Needham is the author of Purposefooled: Why Chasing Yor Dreams, Finding Your Calling, and Reaching for Greatness Will Never Be Enough . On this episode of the Dec...

We have all experienced disappointment in relationships. Sometimes we wonder if it's even possible to have enduring, positive relationships in our homes, our work, and our communities. In his newest book, The Connection Code, O.S. Hawkins digs deep into the biblical book of Philemon to give us a blueprint for building life-giving relationships in every sphere of our lives. On this episode of the D...

Navigating the complex healthcare landscape, United Health Share Ministries leaders, Chris Jin and Andy Downer, delve into a conversation the goes beyond the conventional. Uncover the principles of disruptive realism and its transformative impact on their organization. This is a timely and helpful conversation for all ministry leaders as you consider how to bring meaningful change to your respecti...

How should Christ-followers respond to suffering? What if our calling is to suffer? How do we respond when our loved ones suffer? A.W. Tozer once said, "It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until he has hurt him deeply." In his newest book, Counted Worthy, pastor and author Dr. Connor Bales tackles these tough questions about suffering. But it's his own experience as a father and fel...

How do you move forward after deep loss? How do you avoid growing angry with God? Mike Nappa served in ministry for years and co-authored a number of books with his wife, Amy, before losing her to cancer in 2016. In response to this loss, Mike wrote his newest book, Reflections for the Grieving Soul . In this important conversation you will not learn to “get over grief," to “shorten the stages of...

Life and relationships can be complicated and frustrating. But when we see ourselves, others, and the world through the eyes of Jesus, everything changes. Instead of pain we can see purpose. Instead of opposition, opportunity. Instead of fear, freedom. In Alan Wrights new book, Seeing as Jesus Sees, he suggests that Spirit-filled sight isn't reserved for the spiritually elite. It's available to al...

God has a perfect vision for you and your family, even in the midst of brokenness. John Smithbaker is the founding servant of Fathers in the Field which exists to disciple boys who have been abandoned by their fathers. The organization provides one-on-one mentorship in life skills through outdoor activities, and shares a Christian understanding of our Heavenly Father’s love. In John's second book,...

Branding is about more than selling a product. In the U.S., the Christian brand is losing relevance and influence. A key reason is that Christians, who represent the brand to the world, fail to display the promises of Christianity to others. Often times, we do not consistently act in a way that reinforces God’s unconditional love. In Jones' new book (written with Mike Hogan), Rebranding Christiani...

Darling is the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the bestselling author of several books, including The Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, and his newest book, Agents of Grace. In this newest work, Darling explores practical ways we can follow the Bible's command to "strive actively for peace" even in a painfully divided ch...

Black is a renowned author and expert in the field of pornography recovery. As the Director of Recovery Education at Covenant Eyes, he brings a wealth of experience to his work, having joined the organization in 2007 after a distinguished 18-year career as an award-winning journalist. He is the author of two groundbreaking books: "The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and H...

On this "Best Of" episode of the Decisions Podcast, we revisit our time this season with Carey Nieuwhof and Dr. Conway Edwards. Nieuwhof share insights about his own journey, providing clear tools and guidelines if you feel stuck in a painful experience or are wrestling with one of the unique challenges of ministry. In addition, Dr. Edwards and his wife, Jada, discuss life as a couple working in m...

On this "Best Of" episode of the Decisions Podcast, we revisit our time this season with Mark Koch and Steven Scott. Mark had it all, but he also lost it all just as fast! Through a series of decisions, Mark’s life is on a brand new path where God is using him for Kingdom impact! Steven explores how so many have experienced trauma the past few years, and, if we're willing to confront our deepest h...

On this "Best Of" episode of the Decisions Podcast, we revisit our time this season Dr. Gary Chapman and Rebecca Contreras. Best Selling Author, Dr. Chapman, discusses how the Five Love Languages shape leadership and show appreciation in the workplace. Contreras, who spent nearly twelve years working with the George W. Bush team, shares about her life, faith, and the decisions she has made to posi...

Terry Glaspey is the award-winning author of numerous books, including 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know, which won a 2017 Christianity Today Book Award. His most recent work is Not a Tame Lion: The Life, Teachings, and Legacy of C.S. Lewis, which was a finalist for the best biography of the year with Christian Book Awards and the subject of this podcast. One of the most brilliant minds...

Do you want to have more faith for God to do big things in your life? Are you wondering how faith grows and changes the world? You will not want to miss this episode of the Decisions Podcast with Ken Harrison. Ken is the volunteer chairman & CEO of Promise Keepers, where he inspires men to be bold, faithful, and godly fathers and husbands. In A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World , Ken masterfull...

We all want to make an impact for the Kingdom, but sometimes we don’t know where to start. This story will inspire you and give you with the courage to respond when God calls you to do something BIG! In 2000, Dwayne Weehunt and his wife, Leslie, founded SOS International. Their vision: to respond and meet the needs of at-risk children in communities around the world. For decades, SOS has developed...

Life is busy and there is a lot of noise that can keep us distracted, making it hard to hear the voice of God. The good news is that God really wants you to hear Him! And, sometimes God is the loudest in our own silence. Listen into this insightful conversation between Jonathan Pitts and Addison Bevere, COO of Messenger International, to uncover practical advice on how to have godly discernment th...

More than 360 million Christians suffer persecution and discrimination. The problem is urgent, but how can we make a difference in such a global crisis? For nearly 70 years Open Doors has been helping followers of Jesus just like you answer this question! Open Doors originated in 1955, when a young Dutchman started smuggling Bibles to the persecuted Christians in Communist Europe. He became known...

For the next two weeks, the entire world will turn its attention to a uniquely Christian holiday - Easter. On this episode from the Dunham Podcast Network, you will hear from Pastor Jack Graham, who serves as the Senior Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, a multi-site congregation in Plano, Texas, with a membership of over 45,000. This conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Pastor...

According to Psychology Today, the average child is exposed to online pornography by the age of 11, causing devastating effects on their relationships and overall well-being. Many games today feature violence and other illicit activities that have been said to correlate with depression and mental health problems. Anxiety, suicide and depression rates are at all-time highs for children, precisely t...